Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volume 2 (Chapters 21-35)
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Author: GIANCOLI, Douglas
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Chapter 18, Problem 8Q
Explain why the peak of the curve for 310 K in Fig. 18-3 is not as high as for 273 K. (Assume the total number of molecules is the same for both.)
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Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volume 2 (Chapters 21-35)
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